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EV Charger Error

Emergency Stop

Updated March 2026

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This is general guidance based on the ChargeX MREC standard. Actual charger behavior varies by manufacturer and firmware version. Always follow on-screen instructions and contact the charging network if you are unsure.

Critical

The emergency stop button on the charger has been pressed, either by a user or triggered automatically.

What to do

  1. Check if the emergency stop button on the charger has been pressed. It may need to be reset
  2. Do not attempt to reset if you see a safety hazard
  3. Contact the charging network or site staff to reset the unit

Who's responsible?

  • This may be something you can fix yourself
  • This is likely a charger hardware issue

Technical details

Error code
EmergencyStop
Category
Safety
Classification
safety
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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